KUWAIT: The Scientific Center, affiliated with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), hosted a joint gathering on Tuesday to mark International Mother Earth Day, highlighting the importance of environmental awareness, teamwork, and fostering a spirit of social responsibility within Kuwaiti society. The event witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Scientific Center and the KAFO platform, paving the way for future collaboration in environmental awareness and youth empowerment. The agreement aims to support national talents through sustainability-driven initiatives and community engagement.
During the gathering, the Scientific Center also launched the “Environment Week 2025” initiative, scheduled to take place from June 22 to 28. The campaign underscores the Center’s commitment to promoting environmental consciousness across various societal segments and encouraging public participation in activities that advance the principles of environmental sustainability.
Mohammad Al-Sanousi, Deputy Director General of Visitor Experience at the Scientific Center, emphasized the value of strategic partnerships with national initiatives like KAFO. “Environmental awareness begins within our communities,” he stated. “The Scientific Center is dedicated to offering engaging and meaningful content that resonates with the public and inspires positive environmental action. We take pride in this partnership and look forward to a fruitful, sustainable collaboration.”
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Society for Earth Sciences, Dr Mubarak Al-Hajri
Deputy Director General of Visitor Experience at the Scientific Center, Mohammed Al-Sanousi
Executive Director of the Kafu platform, Dr. Fatima Al-Moussawi
Echoing this sentiment, Dr Fatima Al-Moussawi, Executive Director of KAFO, remarked, “The environment is a collective responsibility. Through this partnership, we aim to spotlight young Kuwaiti talents in the environmental field and connect them with relevant institutions to expand their impact.” She highlighted the vital role of collective effort and community involvement in driving environmental progress. The event also featured a presentation on Kuwait’s participation in World Cleanup Day, which took place across all six governorates. Researcher Ghadeer Al-Haddad, a KAFO success story, shared insights from her master’s thesis and introduced the “Park” project of the Sabah Al-Salem Charity — a grassroots model for environmental education and youth empowerment.
Community activist Yousef Al-Omran, also known as Bu Jarrah, recounted his experience in launching over 120 volunteer initiatives focused on environmental service, further illustrating the role of civic engagement in driving change. Both the Scientific Center and the KAFO platform announced that participation in Environment Week 2025 is open to individuals, organizations, and initiatives interested in presenting workshops, events, or ideas aimed at bolstering environmental awareness.
KAFO, the first national platform dedicated to showcasing youth capabilities, operates as a non-profit entity that connects young talents with opportunities to foster collaboration and create positive social impact. International Mother Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, is celebrated in over 193 countries as a global effort to support environmental protection and sustainability. The day was first commemorated in 1970 and has since evolved into a worldwide movement. — KUNA
